La Esmeralda Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 12h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About La Esmeralda Airport
La Esmeralda Airport is a small airport in Candelaria, Colombia. It sits at an elevation of 3,159 ft (963 m). It observes America/Bogota local time. The nearest airport is Cavasa Airport (SK-449), about 1.8 nm to the nnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMA CALI | Class D | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 17500 ft MSL |
| SKR5 SUR | Special use | Restricted | GND | 8000 ft MSL |
| SKP32 / GUABITO | Special use | Prohibited | GND | 8000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Colombia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Torre de Cali | 610 ft | 3,228 ft | — |
| Camara de comercio de Cali | 525 ft | 3,333 ft | — |
| Banco de Bogotá | 492 ft | 3,255 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 3,232 ft | — |
| Corficolombiana | 436 ft | 3,386 ft | — |
| Banco Popular | 377 ft | 3,310 ft | — |
| Edificio El Castillo | 282 ft | 3,350 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 262 ft | 3,179 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Esmeralda Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Esmeralda Airport located?
La Esmeralda Airport is small airport located in Candelaria, Colombia, at an elevation of 3,159 ft (963 m).
What time zone is La Esmeralda Airport in?
La Esmeralda Airport is in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at La Esmeralda Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at La Esmeralda Airport is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near La Esmeralda Airport?
The nearest airport to La Esmeralda Airport is Cavasa Airport (SK-449), about 1.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Ingenio Mayaguez Airport and Las Cañas Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. La Esmeralda Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.